Quick query on X-Files DVDs

Pumpkinstew · 8 Mar 2007 at 13:03

I've just received X-Files season1 in the M-lock packaging (as opposed to the limited edition) and it doesn't have a cardboard sleeve around the plastic case.
The season 2 box set does.

I can't find a decent picture of the packaging on any of the usual e-tailers sites so can someone who already owns a copy clear this up for me.

Cheers.

hatrick · 8 Mar 2007 at 13:13

Yup it does come with a cardboard sleeve, I ordered all 9 seasons from another web site, and they all came with cardboard covers over the plastic case.

Hope this helps.

Werewolf · 8 Mar 2007 at 13:16

I suspect the slip cover may only be on first runs of that packaging - I know in the U.S. some distributors will put a slip cover as a "bonus" on some runs of disks (i've also seen it here on Evolution and Finding Nemo), but not later ones (conversely some will put them on every one, regardless of it's a first run or 15th run).
I can't give a specific answer though (I don't have any X-files disks).

Wossi · 8 Mar 2007 at 13:35

In a simliar vein, does anyone know what the watching order is? Obviously the seasons are in order but I don't know when the movies fit in.

iCraig · 8 Mar 2007 at 13:36

Pumpkinstew said:
I've just received X-Files season1 in the M-lock packaging (as opposed to the limited edition) and it doesn't have a cardboard sleeve around the plastic case.
The season 2 box set does.

Hmmm, conspiracy.

NokkonWud · 8 Mar 2007 at 13:50

hatrick said:
Yup it does come with a cardboard sleeve, I ordered all 9 seasons from another web site, and they all came with cardboard covers over the plastic case.

Hope this helps.

Mines was exactly the same.

platypus · 8 Mar 2007 at 14:24

Whats the difference between these mlock versions and the collectors? Aside from price.

Werewolf · 8 Mar 2007 at 14:27

a better case that will last being opened more than a few times?
I'm talking about the m-lock being better here

fancy card packaging looks pretty but tends to wear out and have poor retention mechanisms

platypus · 8 Mar 2007 at 14:29

So youre just paying more for..shoddier packaging and a few interviews..woo.

The_Biggles · 8 Mar 2007 at 15:31

R0551 said:
In a simliar vein, does anyone know what the watching order is? Obviously the seasons are in order but I don't know when the movies fit in.

The film was released in early 96 in the States. The series started in 93. Sure you could run through IMDB and figure it out from there.

Regarding running order - there time was always an issue. UK running order was different from the States i believe. Could prob dig out the magazines to confirm as they had the sequence and spoilers every month.

Pumpkinstew · 8 Mar 2007 at 16:29

iCraig said:
Hmmm, conspiracy.

Ha-ha.

Good one.

The consensus seems to be that there should be a slipcase on it, so I'll ask about a replacement.

Thanks for your help everyone.

R0551 said:
In a simliar vein, does anyone know what the watching order is? Obviously the seasons are in order but I don't know when the movies fit in.

I don't think it really matters as the film doesn't resolve anything, in fact it will probably just confuse you more.